'95 Yukon - Looking For Help

[Rex87]

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[#1taho]

I have seen solid axle swaps done on these trucks before. But yours don't look right. I think you will need to do a specific search for that. What ever the plans are after that's taken care of you have a good base to start off of

 

[Rex87]

Any chance you recognize the axle assembly?

 

[drakon543]

Same idea when your swapping a solid axle on one of these or a pickup. Thats the wrong front axle for this setup. To do it right you will need a front axle with the proper side on it. Some of those steering angles looked jacked as f too.

 

[Diamondwulf]

That front axle is most likely a late 70's to mid-late 80's Chevrolet Corporate 10 bolt axle that was used in 1/2 ton trucks and suburbans. The reason I say this is the top plate for the leaf spring mounts on the axle have threaded holes for the sway bar to bolt to directly. If you search google for images of Corporate 10 bolt front axles you will find that this is one. Another note is the high mount cross over steering on the passenger side knuckle. designed the same as dana 44 axles which is what chevy based the 10 bolt on.

 

[Rex87]

Same idea when your swapping a solid axle on one of these or a pickup. Thats the wrong front axle for this setup. To do it right you will need a front axle with the proper side on it. Some of those steering angles looked jacked as f too.

Gotcha.

That front axle is most likely a late 70's to mid-late 80's Chevrolet Corporate 10 bolt axle that was used in 1/2 ton trucks and suburbans. The reason I say this is the top plate for the leaf spring mounts on the axle have threaded holes for the sway bar to bolt to directly. If you search google for images of Corporate 10 bolt front axles you will find that this is one. Another note is the high mount cross over steering on the passenger side knuckle. designed the same as dana 44 axles which is what chevy based the 10 bolt on.

Great, thanks! I really appreciate it. I will look it up and compare. I'd like to keep the axle that is currently on it, but I want 4wd. Looking on ORU's site and speaking with them, it appears it is possible with a passenger side drop by replacing the t-case with a, "205" (passenger side drop) but not that common because of parts, availability, and the ease of just using a driver's side drop axle assembly.

If I was doing this from scratch, yes, I agree, a different axle assembly would be better option. But, it's already on the truck. Have you any experience with making this setup work? I'd like to keep it of I can, and swap the t-case (if theres a direct bolt-on option or mostly bolt-on), and put money into correcting the steering, shocks, and leaf springs. But if there's no way, or thats a stupid and much difficult way, I'Il stop wasting time trying to make this work and just start from scratch. The axle assembly looks like it's installed just fine, the...everything else...looks pretty jacked up though.

 

[Rex87]

UPDATE...Firstly, thanks guys for your input. I really do appreciate it, it helped me to find a starting point and get this project underway. After a ton of research, finding out what this rig needed, and no time to do any of the work myself, I decided to search locally and I found a great off-road shop, with great knowledge/guidance, and the right price.

I had to fix a few wiring issues that were preventing the alternator from functioning, throw a new battery in it, fix a couple cooling leaks, and replace the front brake line that runs from the ABS unit to the passenger side. Then, I was able to limp it down to the shop here and let them work their magic.

...I'll never drive a vehicle in that condition again, surprised the entire front-end didn't fall out.

No shackles, horrible welds on the...everything...literally everything. In addition to stripped bolts/nuts/studs, wrong parts, missing parts. I don't know what the last owner was trying to do, but it should be a sin. Anyways, after the guys at the shop analyzed the blasphemous work that had been horribly attempted, had some good laughs, and questioned how I even drove it there and made it, they gave it all a good look over and suggested a plan of attack.

The team at D & C Extreme here in Colorado Springs were happy to take on this project and get 'er done!!!

To sum it all up, the truck ended up getting a new solid axle swap mounting kit, they fixed all of the minor/major issues relating to proper fitment of the axle assembly and steering angles, custom-mounted all leaf spring supports, fabbed and installed shackles, verified proper gear ratios so I can get a passenger-side drop t-case and keep the axle it has (241C from the 87-89 GM trucks), they repaired the shock hoops and installed a set of Rancho 9000XL shocks.

....still under $2k for repairs!! Only spent $850 for the truck...now I see why lol. It's all good though, I was expecting much more.

Deciding to roll with it without 4wd for now. I just picked it up this evening and drove it for the first time without ******** bricks lol. The ride quality exceeded my expectations significantly, and the love for this rig has now began. It was going to be a winter beater for me, but now I'm really excited to push it further. When I am "done" with my primary project (The GT-R in my profile pic), I'll prioritize the truck and eventually turn it into a dream...a good dream, not the nightmare I started with.

It's dark out and I've got a busy week ahead of me, should have photos up next week of everything installed now. Just need that t-case in (Found for $250 locally with shifter, linkage, and driveshaft), and the drive-train will be all set for my current needs. Also, if anyone is local or near the Colorado Springs area and is trying to get rid of anything, let me know. I am looking for a complete exhaust, light-bar, cowl induction-styled hood, front bumper (OEM or non), and various interior parts (Dash bezel, carpet, small misc. trim pieces).